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ANTH319
The Archaeology of Mesoamerica
ANTH319 FA
Crosslistings: LAST315, ARHA209
Next Offered in 9798 FA
This course will explore the development of culture in
Mesoamerica from the development of settled agriculture to
the arrival of the Spanish. The major culture areas of
Mexico and Central America will be considered. Emphasis
will be on the way anthropologically oriented archaeology
has changed the interpretation of the creation of high
culture in this area.
MAJOR READINGS
J.L. Stephens, TRAVEL IN CENTRAL AMERICA
M. Coe, THE MAYA
W. Sanders & B. Price, MESOAMERICA
R. Adams, PREHISTORIC MESOAMERICA
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Hour exam; final research
paper; two 3-5 page essay papers.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
Preference to
anthropology and Latin American Studies major.
COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Lecture
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 1.00
Prerequisites:
None
Last Updated on MAR-10-1997
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